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| EternalMothra | Jul 5 2008, 03:02 PM Post #76 |
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Woot! I look forward to them. |
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| Gojira2000 | Jul 5 2008, 04:16 PM Post #77 |
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Ok, we 'fixed' three of them real quick, just to post for your viewing pleasure.;) I'll post them within the hour after I finish cleaning the kitchen, lol. So stick around for the next 30-60 minutes to see proof that I really really really did meet Gojira, and didn't dream it up! LOL |
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| Gojira2000 | Jul 5 2008, 05:04 PM Post #78 |
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Ok, it didn't take me as long as I thought, but in anycase, here are the pics from yesterday: Btw, I must tell you guys about the opening intro ceremony for the guests. Before J.D. Lees was able to say anything, Nakajima started telling us how much he loves Godzilla. 5 minutes (and 15 applouses) later, J.D. gives proper intros. He introduces Nakajima, whom then talks for another 5 or 10 minutes. (He had some funny stories too, about filming G54!) After that J.D. introduces Don Frye, and right before Don can speak, Nakajima starts talking again! [Don laughs] Then he stops and Frye says hello (and Robert Scott Field (M11), translating for Nakajima, takes Nakajima's microphone away from him, lol!) J.D. then introduced Don Gult (whom I met last year) and Scott. First for pics, me and Don Frye. I first met him standing around talking to a few guys and introduced myself. "Howdy partner," was his greeting. I asked him if he could sign something for me, and said 'sure.' So I ran to get my GFW DVD and he generiously autographed it: "To: Evan, Don Frye, Ctp. Gordon." (I might post a pic of it later). After the guest-intro session I asked him for a pic together, but my mom couldn't get the camera to work, so I told him we'd do it later. I asked him, "do you by any chance know if Kitamura's Xilian character had a real name?" He answered: "Yeah... wait... I don't know. I just always called him "Alien Kid." I'll have to go home and check the script!" 10 seconds afterward she got the camera working! So I went to the back of the line again. Finally I get up there with him and said "Okay, we're ready now." He replied, "Great--zip up your bridges first." Unbeknownst to me, my fly was open. So I laughed, did as he said, and we got a couple pics together. Here's one of 'em: ![]() PS Don Frye acts just like Gordon! After the intro-ceremony Nakajima was swomped by fans having him autograph everything you can imagine. Two young men, after meeting him, left the main hall speechless--well, almost: one kept uttering "Oh my God!" loader and loader, lol. During this time I approched the duaughter of Godzilla and the following conversation ensued: Me: "Sumimasen." [She turns around] Me: "Konbanwa. Buko-wa Evan desu. Douzo-yoroshiku." [She smiles and bows] Me: "Anata-wa eigo-ga hanashimasu-ka?" Her: "No." Me: "Ah. Nihongo-ga sukushi hanashimasu." Her: "Anata-wa oo-jozuju hanashimasu." Me: "Jozuju-arimasen." [She smiles] Anyways, afterward, Scott introduced me to Nakajima and his duaghter and had us go to a lonely part of the hotel where I gave Nakajima a drawing of G54. (The drawing was twice as small as the one you'll see below; it was the same picture, except that I gave him one with a black background and white sketching (like a photo negative), printed on canvas and framed. Everyone seemed delightfully surprised.) After his daughter took the gift for him, I asked Nakajima to sign my deluxe G54 DVD and a larger, cheaper copy of the drawing I made for him to keep for myself. Here is him signing that drawing: ![]() And here's me with Godzilla and the cheap copy of the pic he signed: ![]() (--Proof that Godzilla, like most movie stars, is shorter in real life--) Afterward we said our 'thank yous,' 'your welcomes,' and 'goodbye/nights'. As Nakajima headed outside to take a smoke, Scott said to me, "that was really nice. Thank you." My mom and I laughed that Nakajima--Godzilla himself--smokes, while in Japan, Godzilla is used to in advertisements to quit smoking, lol. Ah, the irony. So, that's it in a nutshell. Thanks reading, and hope they bring Nakajima back again soon! It was great fun! Also, I look forward to reading everyone else's personal experiences this year! --Evan, G2K |
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| EternalMothra | Jul 5 2008, 07:07 PM Post #79 |
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OMFLMAFOIS&F(A*&!! Your fly was open!? *DIES LAUGHING SO BADLY* Omg that is so hilarious! I wish I could have met Don Frye, he looks soo cool!! |
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| Scorpius | Jul 5 2008, 09:20 PM Post #80 |
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I just got back.
I had a blast there. Don Frye was cool to meet, a little nervous for me, given I tend to easily intimidated by anyone bigger and taller than me. Still, it was cool. Haruo Nakajima was in a discussion panel so I didn't get to get an autograph-yet. Tomorrow I will given the line was very long-two hours and my legs ache. Nakajima told of how it was working in the suit, which was ok, and also he said this to all fans there. "Thank you very much." in english. He said in the publicity photos in the old films, it is him in the suit and he liked that given he could talk to the other team members of Toho who helped make the films. Robert Scott Field was cool to talk to. He autographed my sketches of Gojira 1954. JD Lees was cool too. He also signed my two sketches and joked, " Taking away your skill huh?" He said I did an amazing job too on my art. I plan to post them tomorrow as I wish to have Nakajima see and autograph them too. I think he'll like the one sketch I did of him next to the Gojira suit next to the other creators of Gojira 1954. I saw Cookson there, talked to him a bit, same with Neal. I asked them on WAA and what's new on that. I even asked if the WAA site accepts fan art and I'd be more than happy to draw something. i do hope next year more KG members can go, just as last year. A pic that a friend may find funny http://onigojirakaiju.deviantart.com/art/G...ormers-90774751 Me and Don Frye http://onigojirakaiju.deviantart.com/art/D...yeMark-90774655 The Haruo Nakajima discussion http://onigojirakaiju.deviantart.com/art/H...ussion-90778193 A life size Godzilla http://onigojirakaiju.deviantart.com/art/B...aModel-90778627 |
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| G-Matt | Jul 6 2008, 02:41 AM Post #81 |
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Fantastic photos, guys!
You were so lucky!
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| Gojira2000 | Jul 6 2008, 02:55 AM Post #82 |
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There was also a German film maker there that I saw running around with a large camera a few times, but I never stopped him to say hi. |
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| EternalMothra | Jul 6 2008, 10:23 AM Post #83 |
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Hehe that is so cool Mark! |
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| Cookson | Jul 6 2008, 05:34 PM Post #84 |
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Just got back from G-FEST! It was an absolute BLAST.. definately more enjoyable this year then last(nothing wrong about last year, this was just better). So, I met Mr. Huruo Nakajima. Easily the highlight of G-FEST, for me. If you don't know who he is, he's the man that portrayed GODZILLA, in the suit, for more than 10 movies, including the very first G movie in 1954. Waited in the autograph line for more than 3 hours..tons of people. It was the biggest/longest line in G-FEST history. He signed my G54 dvd! Everyone wanted to meet the original "Mr. Godzilla" himself! His daughter(Sonoe Nakajima) attended G-FEST as well. Don Frye. You know, the big man with the mustache in GODZILLA FINAL WARS! His character name in the movie was CAPTAIN DOUGLAS GORDON, of the GOTENGO. We bumped into each other numerous of times. The man is awesome. Got his autograph as well as he signed my SONY GFW dvd. Robert Scott Field. He acted in the 1991 film, GODZILLA VS KING GHIDORAH. He portrayed M11, an alien created robot/cyborg. He's been to G-FEST numerous of times. He translated what Mr. Nakajima said in his awesome 2-hour session on Saturday. Got his autograph too, he signed my SONY Godzilla vs King Ghidorah double feature DVD. There was a numerous amount of things to do! They had Godzilla Jeopardy...a Costume Parade...TONS! of things. I simply had an awesome Friday and Saturday! I saw Evan again this year. We talked a little, and sat with each other during the opening ceremony on Friday. Also met Mark while in line for the autographs..lol.. longest 3-hours of my life. jkPictures I took(or someone took of me): ME: http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i182/cookson/IMG_3123.jpg - me about 30 minutes after I arrived at the hotel(where G-FEST is held) http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i182/cookson/IMG_3124.jpg - my step mom and I. http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i182/cookson/IMG_3182.jpg - me at a rest area(from G-FEST to home )http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i182/cookson/IMG_3183.jpg HURUO NAKAJIMA:(the lighting in the ballroom was weird..) http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i182/cookson/IMG_3147.jpg - Mr. Nakajima and Robert Scott Field during Nakajima's session http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i182/cookson/IMG_3148.jpg http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i182/cookson/IMG_3150.jpg DON FRYE: http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i182/cookson/IMG_3151.jpg - this was his session, where he talked about his experience on working on GFW http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i182/cookson/IMG_3152.jpg OTHERS: http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i182/cookson/IMG_3142.jpg - my little brother http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i182/cookson/IMG_3144.jpg http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i182/cookson/IMG_3145.jpg http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i182/cookson/IMG_3179.jpg - dude in the lobby wearing a Kaiju suit I would have taking more pictures, for example me with Mr. Nakajima etc....but my dad and step mom had the camera most of the time as they went to downtown Chicago. So all in all it was an A+ trip! Meeting Mr. Nakajima was the best. I'll never forget meeting him! |
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| Scorpius | Jul 6 2008, 05:59 PM Post #85 |
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You surprised me Cook. All I hear is "Hi Mark." and you were standing in front of me in line. Yeah you're right, that line for autographs was not cool, 3 hours long. Today given JD gave out tickets for those yesterday who couldn't get a chance got first dibs. meeting Nakajima was awesome. He was very surprised at my Gojira sketch of him next to the suit he originally wore 54 years ago. I talked to JD Lees and got a photo with him. http://onigojirakaiju.deviantart.com/art/JDLeesnMe-90860953 Me and Nakajima. SWEET! http://onigojirakaiju.deviantart.com/art/N...imanMe-90859482 Me and Robert Scott Field http://onigojirakaiju.deviantart.com/art/R...eldnMe-90860797 |
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| Cookson | Jul 6 2008, 06:10 PM Post #86 |
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Well worth the wait though! I wish I had the camera at this time though...would have been the icing on the cake if I could of gotten a picture with him.
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| Scorpius | Jul 6 2008, 06:40 PM Post #87 |
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Yeah, but for me, my back hurt and my legs were about to give out from stand there. Still, like you worth it to wait-it sucked it took so long and had to wait for most until today. Remember my little WTF moment where my voice changed? "Once seated in my Aurora Chair, those will be the least of your discomforts." *points at avatar* No need to guess who I tried to sound like. The look you gave of WTF was funny- I admit to being a tad weird in that regard. I did that for the hell of it and for some reason that voice from Farscape was in my head. I really can't explain why I did that, save for, the hell of it. Donny and you are the only two who now have heard me do that to my voice. Yeah, and as the photo I posted says on how any G-fan would love to have a pic with him. Nakajima is really cool. I did ask JD Lees on next G-fest and he said whoever the guests would be is a surprise. I do agree with what you said of Megumi odaka coming to another G-fest. I'd also like to meet Kenpachiro Satsuma too. Yep, next to Nakajima I'd like to get an autograph and photo with Satsuma. Same goes for Miss Odaka.
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| Cookson | Jul 6 2008, 06:57 PM Post #88 |
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I'm happy though. Not many can say they've met Nakajima! Yeah, I think Odaka is the greatest Godzilla actress. Not really because her acting is better but her character, Miki, was in 6 Godzilla movies...she's the only actress to have a character in multiple movies like that...so I think she's special. Yes, I think Satsuma would be awesome too. Both wouldn't be at the same convention though...unless they REALLY surprise us. oh..and yeah, that scorpius talk caught me off guard.. |
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| Scorpius | Jul 6 2008, 07:09 PM Post #89 |
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Very true. She retired,so who knows how that will affect her going to G-fest. *shrugs* Though the one I read in G-fan was back in 2000 in California. I hope she can come to another one in here like Nakajima did. Yep, I know. Here's the autographers themselves http://onigojirakaiju.deviantart.com/art/Nakajima-90867714 |
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| EternalMothra | Jul 6 2008, 07:26 PM Post #90 |
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I would die happy if Megumi Odaka showed up at a Godzilla convention. If she comes to the next one...I'll come even if I have to WALK there. |
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| Scorpius | Jul 6 2008, 10:23 PM Post #91 |
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Yep, she only was at the one in 200-though all the way in California at the time. IMO it'd be cool to meet her as well. I did bring up wondering if she could be a guest at the next convention to JD today and he said who knows. Big time guests are kept secret until close to the convention. He was surprised when I said I read she retired. Still who knows what that does for G-fest. *shrugs* Donny if she did, your photomanip art would be awesome seen with her signature. Same goes with Cyndi's.
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| EternalMothra | Jul 6 2008, 10:41 PM Post #92 |
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Hehe I so agree!! Yeah last year when I went, I was talking to Robert Scott Field about Megumi Odaka. He was supposed to tell her that I said hi! LMAO! |
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| Scorpius | Jul 6 2008, 10:49 PM Post #93 |
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Yep.
I know I'm not the greatest artist, but it's seen pics like those you cna Cyndi make that inspire me with new ideas. By the way I hope you like the Gojira 1954 spoof I made of you, Evan,Cyndi, and G-Matt.
I was going to ask him about her also, but given Nakajima was there, it slipped my mind given my attention switched quickly. *shrugs* Woops. *nervous laugh* If she does get to be at G-fest next year I plan to draw a poster similar to the ones I had signed by Nakajima, for her to sign. I'm drawing some now based on the books I got this weekend at G-fest.I was wondering, is that life size Godzilla in the Dealers Room a large model or a suit? |
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| Gojira2000 | Jul 7 2008, 01:49 AM Post #94 |
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It's a foam model, as far as I know. |
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| G-Matt | Jul 7 2008, 02:59 AM Post #95 |
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Nice pics! Cookson, I saw that guy in the suit in your last pic last year!
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| Cookson | Jul 7 2008, 03:23 AM Post #96 |
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Yeah, that Gabara suit was great looking. The costume parade was good too as there was some fantastic suits! |
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| G-Matt | Jul 7 2008, 07:37 AM Post #97 |
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That's supposed to be Gabara?
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| EternalMothra | Jul 7 2008, 01:27 PM Post #98 |
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Too bad Sahra and them weren't there to dress up as the Elias again.
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| red kiryu ranger | Jul 8 2008, 04:03 PM Post #99 |
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i went on 2nd day of gfest - i meet don frye and max toy co was there - i have pic of don frye |
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| Cookson | Jul 8 2008, 04:32 PM Post #100 |
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Guys, it still feels unbelievably awesome to have met the original "Mr. Godzilla", Haruo Nakajima. Wow... !!! btw Evan, I'm jealous you got a private autograph session with Nakajima. Maybe next year you could hook me up? lol |
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So I laughed, did as he said, and we got a couple pics together. Here's one of 'em: 



He said I did an amazing job too on my art. I plan to post them tomorrow as I wish to have Nakajima see and autograph them too. I think he'll like the one sketch I did of him next to the Gojira suit next to the other creators of Gojira 1954.
You were so lucky!

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